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    Instructional design courses can help you learn how to create effective learning experiences using educational theory, technology, and learner-centered strategies.

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    Find the Best Instructional Design Course for Your Goals

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, Multi-Cloud, Wide Area Networks, Technical Consulting, Scalability, Technology Solutions

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Digital Transformation, Engineering Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Human Resources, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business, Employee Onboarding, Finance, Business Process, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Configuring Vector Search in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

      Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Database Development, SQL, Database Design, Database Systems, Generative AI

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      .Net平台下的软件开发技术毕业项目

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Database Design, System Testing, .NET Framework, UI/UX Strategy, Software Testing, Databases, ASP.NET, Development Testing, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Application Development, Software Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Architectural Modeling and Texturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Functional Design, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Intelligence for the Common Good

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Communication, Safety and Security, Persona (User Experience), Cyber Governance, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interaction Design, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Competitive Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des diagrammes de Buyer Persona avec Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Marketing Collateral, User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Advanced Detailing, Roof Design & Texturing

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, System Design and Implementation, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      البرمجة المتقدمة بلغة Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Functional Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender Foundations & Tavern Structure Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Technical Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular instructional design courses

    • Designing Software-Defined Branch Infrastructures: LearnQuest
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations: Siemens
    • Configuring Vector Search in Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Google Cloud
    • .Net平台下的软件开发技术毕业项目: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Advanced Architectural Modeling and Texturing: Packt
    • Digital Intelligence for the Common Good: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Créer des diagrammes de Buyer Persona avec Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Detailing, Roof Design & Texturing: Packt
    • Multimodal RAG with GPT – Build Smarter Search & AI Systems: Packt
    • Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success: University of Colorado System

    Why Learn Instructional Design?

    Instructional design focuses on developing educational content and experiences that help people learn effectively—whether in classrooms, online platforms, or workplace training. It blends learning science, curriculum development, and digital tools to support meaningful outcomes. Learning instructional design can prepare you to create engaging learning solutions across education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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